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Train vs Flight: South Ruislip to Estación de Zofingen

🇬🇧 South Ruislip → 🇨🇭 Estación de Zofingen · 767 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 29m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from South Ruislip to Estación de Zofingen, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 164 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	6h 24m	55m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 54m +30 min at station	3h 25m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	31,4 kg	195,6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€61	~€92
City centre arrival	Central station	Airport (outside city)

* Price and CO2 figures are rough average estimates. Actual values vary by booking class, date, operator, and energy mix. Journey times are based on existing route data or standard speed assumptions.

CO2 Savings

Save 164,2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 31,4 kg CO2 · Flight: 195,6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

31,4 kg

Flight

195,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 24m

Total door-to-door 6h 54m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 55m

Total door-to-door 3h 25m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from South Ruislip to Estación de Zofingen?

Flight is faster from South Ruislip to Estación de Zofingen, taking 3h 25m door-to-door versus 6h 54m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the South Ruislip–Estación de Zofingen train vs flight produce?

For the South Ruislip to Estación de Zofingen route (767 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 31,4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 195,6 kg. Taking the train saves 164,2 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km including radiative forcing).

What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight South Ruislip to Estación de Zofingen?

Door-to-door travel time from South Ruislip to Estación de Zofingen:

Train: 6h 54m total (6h 24m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 25m total (55m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the South Ruislip to Estación de Zofingen train worth it vs flying?

How far is South Ruislip from Estación de Zofingen?

The straight-line distance from South Ruislip to Estación de Zofingen is 767 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.